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Allina Health - New Ulm Medical Center

Community Aging in Place - Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE)

1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073

Eligibility

* Age 65 years and older * Own your own home and live in Brown County * Do not have the means to afford home modifications * Cognitively intact or have only mild cognitive impairment to be able to participate in the brainstorming and action planning process * Some or a lot of difficulty in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, or walking across a small room

Application process

To enroll contact Lindsay Lankford at [email protected] or call (507) 387-1256 Ext: 110

Service area

Brown County, MN

Other Information

Specialization

Older adults

A team of a nurse, an occupational therapist and a handy worker addresses both the home environment and uses the strengths of the older adults themselves to improve safety and independence. * Provides minor home modifications * The goal is to decrease difficulty with Activities of Daily Living, reduce symptoms of depression, and improve motivation This project is funded by a Minnesota Department of Human Services Live Well at Home Grant.

Last Update

03/27/2026

Providing organization

Allina Health